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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Byrne does not require an explanation. He is aware there are gradations between us and I am a worse case again. Mr. McDonnell should explain this point. There is even a hierarchy between members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome our guests and thank them for coming. Their presentations were very clear. Do the witnesses think they should be formally engaged with the dissenting political groupings? I understand the only dissenters to a bill of rights in the North are the DUP and the UUP. Should ICTU have some formal engagement with them to try to break down resistance, given its street cred and mass...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I acknowledge the Minister, Deputy Noonan's well crafted and progressive Finance Bill.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I also acknowledge the clear exposition by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes of the fiscal challenges facing this country and the necessary solutions, both within this House and outside it. We should be proud of the Bill and I am sure that when Deputy Finian McGrath gets to speak, he will be big enough to acknowledge the progressive elements of the legislation, while offering...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Bill attempts to achieve two broad objectives. First, it seeks to continue making progress on the public finances, which is so vital from every perspective, and ultimately to put our people to work. Second, it seeks to support existing employment while stimulating the creation of new employment. We have a current budget deficit level of 8% of GDP and are heading for 7.5% next year....

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: It is a major deal for the country with great implications. We are back borrowing in the markets and the yield on Irish bonds has fallen to 3.6% today from 15% in 2011. Confidence is generally recovering, which is indicated by the new rating from Standard & Poor's. It was also indicated in practical terms by the creation of 12,500 jobs for the private sector last year and by continuing...

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputy should not name individuals not in the House.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett has 20 minutes.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Absolutely.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister should allow the Deputy to speak.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Minister, allow the speaker to continue without interruption.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Please, Minister.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: In welcoming the legislation to establish Uisce Éireann under Bord Gáis to replace the 34 existing authorities dealing with water provision I acknowledge the good work done by local authorities and the professional expertise of their staff and members' commitment. I also acknowledge the work of the group water schemes across the country. I support the establishment of Uisce...

Promissory Notes Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I would like to join others in congratulating the Minister for Finance and his officials, Professor Honohan, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on this significant achievement, which silences the Jeremiahs, the naysayers and those who said what has been done could not be done. It is recognised outside the House that this is a massive achievement for the Government. This deal is instilling...

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I understand Deputy Dooley wishes to share with Deputy McGuinness. They have ten minutes each.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputy has one minute remaining.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I apologise. Knowing the Deputy, he will regain the train.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The flow is back on. We will exercise discretion.

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Regrettably, I must put it on the record that I consider the motion to be an opportunistic exercise in populism of the worst kind. While Deputy English is correct in saying that there is public concern and anger, this motion is a cynical exploitation of that and it is misleading people. The governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, has confirmed to the Joint Committee on Finance,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Product Classification (22 Jan 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a company (details supplied) in County Cavan that has applied for a 2205 classification cannot be facilitated in obtaining this, in view of the fact that the jobs of 12 people are at stake here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/13]